α:β T-cell receptor

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000033",
  "term": "α:β T-cell receptor",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A heterodimeric protein complex found on the surface of most T lymphocytes, consisting of one alpha (α) and one beta (β) polypeptide chain. This receptor is responsible for recognizing specific peptide antigens bound to major histocompatibility complex (MHC) molecules. The variable regions of the α and β chains form the antigen-binding site.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "T-cell receptor"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1115 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/a-b-t-cell-receptor/"
}